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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.73 Author/Creator: Place Written: Brookston, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.

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